Backgrounds of Globalization

For some people, this global phenomenon is inherent to human nature. Because of this, some people claim that globalization began about 60,000 years ago, just at the beginning of human history. Throughout time, human societies´ exchanging trade has been growing. Since the old times, different civilizations have developed commercial trade routes and experienced cultural exchanges. 

This phenomenon has continued throughout history, notably through military conquests and exploration expeditions. But, it wasn´t until technological advances in transportation and communication that globalization speeded up. Let´s dig more in its advances within history.